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Todd Mathes, Benderson Development's director of development, said Benderson hopes to construct a stand-alone building for an unnamed retailer in The Shoppes at UTC. It would go between Nordstrom Rack and the Hampton Inn & Suites.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 20, 2017
UTC continues expansion with more large-scale projects

Benderson Development asks Manatee County to approve changes to Cooper Creek DRI.

  • East County
  • News
Doodle Bugs Children's Learning Academy Director of Customer Relations Caroline Berrios, Co-Owner Anna Zavatti, Center Director Marissa Lee, Co-Owner Clarine Repicci and Co-Owner Anthony Insinna at new location in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • December 13, 2017
Doodle Bugs Children's Learning Academy opens in Lakewood Ranch.

The school focuses on play-based learning.

  • East County
  • Business
East County’s Ashley Zalkin had discovered residents couldn’t get prepackaged Jell-O Shots.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • December 6, 2017
Myakka City resident gets her shot at success with new Jell-O shot company

East County entrepreneur launches Original Jel Shot Company.

  • East County
  • Business
Alexis Pennington, the former co-owner of CrossFit Lakewood Ranch, and Amy Whittington, owner of Drive SRQ, joined forces two months ago.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • November 29, 2017
Lakewood Ranch trainers fit for a partnership

New trainer strengthens Drive SRQ.

  • East County
  • Business
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 29, 2017
Ginger bread recipe raises the roof

Lakewood Ranch chef shares tips for making a gingerbread house.

  • East County
  • Business
Monaca Onstad said the success of Organic Veggie Boxes has led to The Market at Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 29, 2017
Farmers market to open in Lakewood Ranch

SMR executive wants to ensure The Market at Lakewood Ranch offers quality products.

  • East County
  • Business
Lakewood Ranch Inter-District Authority Supervisor Alan Roth says supervisors worry about parking at Town Hall, should a restaurant be developed on the Black Walnut site.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 21, 2017
Questions surround Black Walnut Cafe site

Lakewood Ranch IDA considers buying lot next to Town Hall to expand parking.

  • East County
  • News
Mellie Fernandez, owner of Mellie's New York Deli & Eatery, brought a special guest to work, 1-year-old Gianna Fernandez, her youngest daughter.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • November 21, 2017
Mellie's deli brings a taste of New York to Bradenton.

New deli brings a taste of New York City to East County.

  • East County
  • Business
Traditional holiday decor (wreaths, lights, garlands) seem to be the go-to items for holiday decorating.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • November 16, 2017
Lasers rock, traditions prevail for this year's holiday shopping season

Local businesses talk about the most popular holiday decor leaving shelves this season.

  • East County
  • Business
Carlos Beruff, founder of Medallion Homes, bought the 935 acres of land for the proposed Amazon HQ2 for about $5 million in 2013. (Courtesy photo).
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • October 17, 2017
Manatee County homebuilder submits Amazon headquarters bid

Amazon's HQ2 would bring up to 50,000 employees and some $5 billion in capital investments.

  • East County
  • Business
Pirate’s Den Bait & Tackle owner Steve Jourdenais and General Manager Eric Ramon say their new business will be a place for people to hang out.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • October 3, 2017
New bait shop coming to East County

East County resident treasures new bait shop.

  • East County
  • Business
Wood-Grilled Filet Mignon with mashed potatoes and broccolini will be served at Seasons 52 as a dinner and lunch entree for the Taste of UTC promotional.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • September 27, 2017
Burst of flavor returns to Mall at University Town Center

The Mall at University Town Center returns for its third annual Taste of UTC.

  • East County
  • Business
This rendering shows the future University Station, which is currently being developed. Courtesy image.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 25, 2017
New Whole Foods' plaza fully leased

First tenants expected to open in fourth quarter of 2017.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 28, 2017
Business professionals hit the green for Ranch Scramble

Lakewood Ranch golf outing proves a hit.

  • East County
  • News
This Hong Kong Chicken meal is just one of more than 60 offerings of pre-made meals by Fitlife Foods. Courtesy image.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 18, 2017
Fitlife Foods coming to University Parkway area

The prepared food company will make its debut in the Sarasota region with a new location in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
The Milano neighborhood in Venice had six sales. Courtesy image.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 17, 2017
Home sales surge in spring

Neal Community records nearly 100 sales in March.

  • East County
  • News
Aviva' s CEO, Jay Solomon, welcomes a crowd to an indoor groundbreaking for the community' s new expansion.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 5, 2017
Aviva breaks ground on expansion

The senior living facility will add a community room for its independent living residents.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 16, 2017
Rotary, Business Alliance unite for networking, rowing

World Rowing Championship team says 'all eyes' are on Sarasota-Bradenton area

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 3, 2016
Alliance helps stock food bank shelves

Meals on Wheels PLUS showcases day center at networking event.

  • East County
  • Business
Phil Esposito founded the Tampa Bay Lightning. Courtesy image.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 21, 2016
Hockey legend to attend business luncheon

The Tampa Bay Lightning's Phil Esposito will visit Lakewood Ranch next week.

  • East County
  • Business
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 7, 2016
Ranchers hit greenways

Business Alliance hosts annual golf scramble.

  • East County
  • Business
Andy and Jean Fox, Chamber founders
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • April 19, 2016
Small Business Chamber talks technology

The chamber held its monthly meeting Tuesday.

  • East County
  • Business
Don and Vanessa Baugh, courtesy photo.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • January 6, 2016
Business Briefs 1.7.2016

Luhrsen Law Group relocates to Lakewood Ranch; Vanessa Fine Jewelry celebrates 10 years; California Pizza Kitchen leases spot at University Town Center.

  • East County
  • Business
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 30, 2015
Business briefs

Neal Communities opens in-house mortgage company.

  • East County
  • Business
Kevin and Heather Harvey, along with their 8-year-old boxer Max on the left, opened the Woofdorf in August.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 30, 2015
What’s all the woof about?

Lakewood Ranch is the stomping ground for a new luxury hotel — for canines.

  • East County
  • News
Guest speaker Rusty Coats talks about the future of media.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 17, 2015
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance convenes at Country Club

Rusty Coats, executive director of the Local Media Consortium, was the guest speaker.

  • East County
  • Business
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • September 3, 2015
East Meets West at business expo

Businesspeople from across Sarasota and Manatee counties gathered at Robarts Arena for the seventh annual East Meets West Business Expo on Sept. 2.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance executive director Heather Kasten and Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce president Gail Loefgren at last year's expo.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • September 1, 2015
East Meets West Business Expo to showcase businesses

Professionals from across Sarasota and Manatee counties will show off their businesses and products at the seventh annual East Meets West Business Expo on Sept. 2.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
Shaneki Bradley and Dr. Laura Swaim analyze the anatomy of the spine.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • August 26, 2015
Keiser University offers job options

Keiser University, an East County institution, Aug. 25 hosted its annual Career Fair.

  • East County
  • Schools
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 12, 2015
Mental skills coach lends expertise to business professionals

Justin Su'a spoke at the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance's Breakfast of Champions today.

  • East County
  • Business
Alliance Chairman David Fink, Meals on Wheels PLUS CEO Maribeth Phillips, LWRBA Executive Director Heather Kasten and Susan Goldstein, and Meals on Wheels PLUS's Kristen Theisen pose for a photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 28, 2015
Alliance stamps out hunger

Members of the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance used their July membership luncheon to help local children.

  • East County
  • Business
Officials cut the ribbon around 5:30 p.m.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 24, 2015
Gettel Hyundai opens

Sam Woolf headlined the event.

  • East County
  • Business
On March 2, friends Beth Woods and Paulina Manning opened Barre 3 — Lakewood Ranch Main Street’s newest fitness facility.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • March 4, 2015
Business Spotlight: Barre3

The shopping strip’s newest fitness facility is a franchise of a nationwide company that intertwines the practices of ballet, Pilates and yoga, in one-hour classes.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 4, 2015
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